Sandusky's adopted son: He abused me

'This has been an extremely painful experience'

Published: 06/21/2012 at 5:10 PM

(CENTRE DAILY TIMES) — Matt Sandusky’s attorneys, saying he was abused by Jerry Sandusky, today confirmed an account that he was prepared to testify against his father.

“Matt Sandusky, one of Jerry Sandusky’s adopted children, asked us to confirm
with you the accuracy of this morning’s news reports indicating that he was prepared to testify truthfully as a Commonwealth witness,” said the press statment by attorneys Andrew Shubin and Justine Andronici.

“During the trial, Matt Sandusky contacted us and requested our advice and
assistance in arranging a meeting with prosecutors to disclose for the first time in this case that he is a victim of Jerry Sandusky’s abuse. At Matt’s request, we immediately arranged a meeting between him and the prosecutors and investigators.

“This has been an extremely painful experience for Matt and he has asked us to
convey his request that the media respect his privacy.”